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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,235, 655,662.84 and 271,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,235, 655,662.84 and 271,139.30 is: 374,080.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,235 : 655,662.84 = 271,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,235/655,662.84 = 271,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,235x = 655,662.84 × 271,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,235x = 177,775,963,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,775,963,473.61/475,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,080.12

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